The two main stances for massage therapists to use for technique delivery are:

The two main stances to deliver a massage are the straddle and archer stances. The straddle stance is with feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent, toes straight ahead and weight evenly distributed on both feet. The archer stance is with toes pointing in same direction, one foot in front asymmetrically with the most weight on the back foot. These two stances allow the most versatility in providing even, full and smooth technique delivery with the least amount of stress to the therapist and the most efficient treatment for the client.